Compulsory free labour returns to Bhutan
Bhutan’s continued culture for free labour service has returned in a new form as the parliament approves the king’s proposal
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Security
Penjore denied compensation
The High Court (HC) has dismissed Penjore’s appeal for compensation in a defamation case against the police on August 31.
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Update on prisoner Pulami’s health
Global Campaign for the Release of Political Prisoners in Bhutan (GCRPPB) is pleased to announce that Damber Singh Pulami, an
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GCRPPB calls for proper treatment and reunion of Pulami
Global Campaign for the Release of Political Prisoners in Bhutan (GCRPPB) has asked the Government of Bhutan to take urgent measures for the welfare
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Status of human rights in Bhutan
The Bhutan Watch has launched its fourth edition of the Status of Human Rights in Bhutan. The annual report chronicles
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Six political prisoners released
Bhutan released six political prisoners on 6 April, who had been languishing in the Chemgang Central Prison for decades. Global Campaign for the Release of Political
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Senior most justice arrested in Bhutan
The political rambling in Bhutan is almost bust – with the arrest of the senior most justice of the Supreme
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Calling again to release Bhutanese political prisoners
Resettled Bhutanese have reminded their host countries through petitions and requests about the plight of the Bhutanese political prisoners. The
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China encroaches Bhutan border again: Indian media
Indian media have again raised the claim that Chinese government has established a new village inside Bhutanese territory. According to reports,
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PM inspects Phuentsholing, ESP ready to roll out
Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering reached out to Phuentsholing to assess preparedness and response plans, given the rapid spread of
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